Ascetic Riding a Nag

mid-17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ascetic Riding a Nag
  • Date: mid-17th century
  • Geography: Made in India, Deccan, Bijapur
  • Medium: Marbling, ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 4 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (11.5 × 16.5 cm)
    Frame: 20 1/8 × 25 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (51.1 × 63.8 × 3.8 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: The Morgan Library & Museum, New York
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art